Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Acroceridae from East Turkey

Posted by Cesa on 05-07-2012 16:05
#1

Hello,
Probably an unknown Acrocerid species from Turkey. Its ID very much appreciated. Muhabbet

Posted by Christian Kehlmaier on 05-07-2012 16:58
#2

Dear Muhabbet,

Follwoing Sack (1936 - Palaearctic Acroceridae) this could well be Ogcodes formosus (Loew, 1873).

What a beauty!

Christian

Posted by Cesa on 05-07-2012 17:49
#3

Many thanks Christian! This is apparently new for Turkey, after Iran, where this species described.

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 06-07-2012 09:43
#4

wow! What a beauty! Was it collected?

For the gallery, please!

Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 06-07-2012 09:48